NFL teams prepare for World Cup hosting amid logistical challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 11:38 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Eleven NFL stadiums, including those of the Cowboys, Patriots, and Dolphins, will host World Cup matches starting this summer. Teams must meet specific FIFA requirements, including altering playing surfaces and closing venues to other events. The projected revenue from the tournament is around $11 billion, though details of individual team earnings remain undisclosed. NFL owners express mixed feelings, with some welcoming the opportunity for global exposure while acknowledging the associated challenges.
- •Teams include Cowboys, Patriots, Falcons, and Eagles.
- •Estimated revenue from the World Cup is $11 billion.
- •Facilities must comply with strict FIFA standards.
- •NFL teams will lose summer events due to World Cup hosting.
- •Exact financial terms for teams are not disclosed.
- 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — For NFL teams hosting World Cup matches, is the juice worth the squeeze?
"They have to install playing surfaces that meet exacting standards.
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